- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pine Island, MN
Pine Island Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Pine Island Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272895001258
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Island Secondary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pine Island · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Island Secondary has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Secondary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pine Island, MN.
School address
District: Pine Island Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272895001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pine Island Secondary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 272895001258 · Pine Island, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 20.3:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Island Elementary (610 students)
Pine Island Secondary held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Pine Island Secondary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Island El
Pine Island Elementary
610 students
- This school
Pine Island Secondary
487 students
- Pine Island Mi
Pine Island Middle
464 students
- Pine Island Hi 1
Pine Island High School Alp
1 students
What this shows Pine Island Secondary reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Island Secondary compares
Pine Island Secondary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 65% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Pine Island Secondary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Island Public School District reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Island Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Island Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Island High School Alp | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Island Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Island Secondary
How many students attend Pine Island Secondary?
Pine Island Secondary has 487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pine Island, MN. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Secondary is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Island Secondary?
14.8% of students at Pine Island Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Island Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Pine Island Secondary is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Pine Island, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Island Secondary?
Pine Island Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pine Island Secondary rank among public schools in Pine Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Island Secondary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pine Island, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pine Island Public School District?
Besides Pine Island Secondary, Pine Island Public School District also operates Pine Island Elementary (610 students), Pine Island Middle (464 students), and Pine Island High School Alp (1 students). See the Pine Island Public School District district page for the complete list.